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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$71,988 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Area of Interest:
Classroom TeacherSubject Area:
Students with DisabilitiesGrade Level:
Early Childhood- Birth-Grade 2; Childhood
- Grades 1-6; Middle Childhood
- Grades 5-9; Adolescent
- Grades 7-12; Special Education K-12
Title:
Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2); (Grades 1-6); (Grades 5-9); (Grades 7-12); Special Education K-12Type of Certificate:
Initial or Professional CertificateGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To help students develop skills and knowledge that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.SPECIFIC DUTIES
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated by the administrator. Plans a program of study that is consistent with the individualized education plan. Maintains written lesson plans, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Assesses the performance of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Administers and scores State Education Department assessments. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation and provides reports of same when requested within designated time frames. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for classroom teaching assistant, teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Plans and coordinates, when necessary, with mainstream teachers. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.WORK SCHEDULE
10 Month Schedule, September through June Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:40 p.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of Appropriate NYS Special Education CertificationAGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education. The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts.They are:
Ellenville Central School District- Highland Central School District
- Kingston City Schools Consolidated
- New Paltz Central School District
- Onteora Central School District
- Rondout Valley Central School District
- Saugerties Central School District
- Wallkill Central School District